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Visit the site of the Battle of Antietam, which led to President Abraham Lincoln's issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation.

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History comes to life at this historic park. Plan a national park trip to the scene of the end of the Civil War and experience history with your family.

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Enjoy the beauty of the herds of wild Assateague horses that roam the beaches and woods. Explore sandy beaches, salt marshes, maritime forests, and coastal bays.

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Catoctin Mountain Park contains over 25 miles of hiking through the mountains of upper Maryland, a park which honors Franklin D. Roosevelt's legacy in the U.S.

C&O Canal National Historic Park

The C&O Canal follows the route of the Potomac River for 184.5 miles from Washington, D.C. to Cumberland, Maryland.

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Jamestown and Yorktown mark the beginning and end of Colonial America, and Colonial National Historical Park covers it all, from Settlement to Revolution.

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A source of American pride, Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine inspired "The Star-Spangled Banner." Enjoy ranger talks and flag changes.

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Experience this military park that encompasses four major Civil War battlefields and preserves the historic buildings associated with them.

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Visit the birthplace of first founding father George Washington, preserved in the heart of Washington's plantation and the Washington Family Burial Ground.

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Greenbelt Park is a retreat from the pressures of city life and a refuge for native plants and animals just twelve miles from Washington, D.C.

This national historical park honors Harriet Tubman, an American hero who dedicated her life to freedom, and her contribution to the Underground Railroad.

Red brick Victorian home with white and green awnings in the winter, the sidewalk lined with snow-topped evergreen bushes

Tour Maggie Walker's historic Richmond home and learn about her role in civil rights and empowerment for African Americans.

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Located just outside Washington, D.C. in the Virginia countryside, the site of the Battle of Bull Run features ranger tours and Civil War reenactments.

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Known as the "Battle That Saved Washington", Monocacy is marked as the last battle attempt by the Confederacy to seize Washington, D.C. and move the war north.

Petersburg National Monument park and grassy plain

Petersburg National Battlefield, which honors the U.S. Colored Troops who fought in the Civil War, is the site of Gen. Robert E. Lee's surrender.

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Prince William Forest Park, known for its woods and streams, welcomes campers, hikers, bikers and nature lovers to learn park history and enjoy events.

cannon against sunset on battlefield

Richmond, Virginia was at the heart of the American Civil War. The Battlefield Park includes the Confederacy's largest hospital and miles of original forts.

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Hiking along the Appalachian Trail, fly-fishing, and rafting are just some of the possible activities in this national park near Washington, D.C.

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